Nerariyan Cbi

3.25

Good

The highlight of the film is Mammootty as the suave and intelligent Sethurama Iyer who looks dashing and debonair. Another interesting highlight is the war of words between Iyer and Kapra (Thilakan), a local sorcerer which ignites the screen.(more)

Source: moviebuzz, Sify.com

3.10

Four in a row

Nerariyan CBI (a historical fourth in the series) has success built into it. And all that director Madhu had to do is play his cards shrewdly without being over ambitious. And he does precisely that and the rest is taken care by the essential polish, poise and panache of Mammooty. The man looks a CBI investigator, manner born.The series could not have been possible but for his admirable tall presence. The overall plot --- of the never-say-die inspector cracking a seemingly closed case --- may be predictable. But like the Tom and Jerry exchanges, the sub-plots are interesting.(more)

Source: Editorial board, IndiaGlitz.com